Asik-Asik Falls
Alamada, Cotabato · SOCCSKSARGEN
Also known as Curtain Falls, Asik Asik Falls Alamada.
- Swimming
- Photography
- Curtain falls
- Adventure
A 140 m curtain of water that seeps from a fern-covered cliff in the mountains of Alamada.
Before you travel
Temporarily closed. The Alamada municipal government lists the falls and eco-tourism park as under temporary closure for rehabilitation; reopening has been announced but not officially confirmed. Check with the Alamada tourism office before travelling.
Asik-Asik Falls does not drop from a river. Spring water emerges from crevices in a 60 m rock wall covered in ferns and moss, spreading into a 140 m wide curtain that falls into a shallow pool. The site was opened to visitors only in 2012 and is now the best-known natural attraction in Cotabato. Expect a rough road and a short descent, then a cold spray that reaches most of the basin.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 60 mAbout 60 m high and 140 m wide. Some sources quote the width as the height because the curtain is so broad.
- Type
- CurtainWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
- Entrance fee
- ₱40 to ₱70 per personRate depends on where the visitor is from: ₱40 for Alamada, ₱50 for North Cotabato and ₱70 for other provinces. The park is under temporary closure, so fee collection is suspended.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- July to December for the fullest flow
- Barangay
- Upper Dado
- Coordinates
- 7.5615, 124.5354
How to get to Asik-Asik Falls
Fly or take a bus to Cotabato City or Midsayap, then a van or jeep to Alamada and a habal-habal to Barangay Upper Dado. Register at the Alamada tourism office. The last stretch is rough and may need a 4x4 or motorbike.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Registration desk
- Restrooms
- Changing rooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
A short but steep descent from the registration area, with steps and a dirt trail to the pool.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Asik-Asik Falls located?
Asik-Asik Falls is in Alamada, Cotabato, within SOCCSKSARGEN. Its coordinates are 7.5615, 124.5354.
How do I get to Asik-Asik Falls?
Fly or take a bus to Cotabato City or Midsayap, then a van or jeep to Alamada and a habal-habal to Barangay Upper Dado. Register at the Alamada tourism office. The last stretch is rough and may need a 4x4 or motorbike.
How much is the entrance fee at Asik-Asik Falls?
The entrance fee at Asik-Asik Falls is ₱40 to ₱70 per person. Rate depends on where the visitor is from: ₱40 for Alamada, ₱50 for North Cotabato and ₱70 for other provinces. The park is under temporary closure, so fee collection is suspended. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Asik-Asik Falls?
Asik-Asik Falls is rated easy on our scale. A short but steep descent from the registration area, with steps and a dirt trail to the pool. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Asik-Asik Falls?
We describe Asik-Asik Falls as a curtain waterfall. A wide ledge sends an even sheet of water down, producing a broad wall of falling water rather than a single column. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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